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How Herbo-Mineral Formulations are beneficial in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis?

ABSTRACT

Severe chronic IBD affects both the colon and the rectum. The exact cause of IBD is unknown, but it can be caused bya variety of factors, including hereditary, environmental, and immune dysregulation. These factors are thought tocontribute significantly to the pathogenesis of UC. This is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in thecolon and rectum. These complications may even raise the risk of bowel cancer. There are numerous pharmaceuticaldrugs that help treat this disease. However, chemical-based drugs are not always suitable for humans. PlanetAyurveda produces plant-based herbal drugs. Which is entirely made of herbs and treats digestive disorders. Dr.Vikram Chauhan created one of the best Herbo-mineral Uc Pack that includes all of the essential herbal supplements andproduces excellent results.

Ulcerative Colitis

INTRODUCTION

This is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which the immune system’s abnormal responses cause inflammationand ulcers on the large intestine’s inner wall. This causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract.The colon is the large intestine (bowel), and the rectum is the section of the bowel where faeces are stored. Smallulcers on the colon’s lining can bleed and secrete fluids. Ulcerative colitis can affect people aged 15 to 30. Inrecent years, the number of UC cases has increased in developing countries in the Middle East, Asia, and SouthAmerica, implying that lifestyle and environmental factors contribute to the disease.

HISTORY

This definition has its historical basis in Wilks and Moxon’s first alleged description of the disease over centuriesago. They described a case of bloody colitis that was not caused by dysentery pathogens. Later, they discoveredoccasional cases of severe colon ulceration caused by tuberculosis, typhoid fever, or malignant disease. Theevidence that gastroduodenal disease is caused by an infective agent, Helicobacter pylori, has been used to destroythe stomach. If only a few thousand bacteria can cause gastritis, we can be sure that billions of bacteria is livingin the colon

Causes of Ulcerative Colitis

The exact cause of ulcerative colitis remains unknown. Ulcerative colitis is believed to be genetic, with abnormalimmune reactions, the microbiome, and the environment all playing a role. This infection is caused by a virus orparasite. Numerous bacterial and viral infections can be the primary causes of colitis. Salmonella, Shigella, E.coli, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis are some of the bacteria that can cause colitis. Noroviruses, rotaviruses, andadenoviruses are all types of viral infections. Colitis may also be caused by a parasitic infection or arectum-specific STD.

SYMPTOMS

  • Abdominal pain, strange intestinal sounds,
  • Found blood in the stools—this is a major problem. This reduces the number of red blood cells in your body, and you will notice your body shaking.
  • Fever
  • Weight loss and reduced appetite. Your metabolism is unbalanced, so whatever you eat will not be absorbed.
  • Sores in the mouth and other places on the body.
  • Fatigue: You will experience an unusual symptom, such as the urge to empty your bladder, whether it is emptyor not. You will need to use the restroom after each meal, which is obviously not ideal. However, these severeconditions can occasionally be harmful because they wake you up in the middle of the night and disrupt your sleep cycle.
  • Eye pain, difficulty seeing bright objects, and an inability to see lights all cause your eye muscles todeteriorate.

The table below shows foods to take or not during a disorder.

Food to avoid

Food to eat

1. Sugar products

dairy products like milk, cheese, and yoghourt. The market offers artificial products and beverages that you must avoid.

2. Meat

Eating red meat or processed meat can also lead to more severe symptoms.

3. Alcoholic beverages and carbonated drinks

wine, beer, gin, rum, whisky, and canned drinks—these all may lead to irritation in the stomach, make gas in it, and enhance the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

4. fiber food

The raw green veggies . Nuts, grains, and sprouts may lead to abdominal cramps, and you will experience some gas in your stomach.

5. Tangy and hot-flavored food

6. Sugary food: cakes, candies

7. Gluten

The first thing to avoid is gluten. This may lead to a disease called celiac. A study reported that almost 60% of people who take a gluten-free diet are cured of IBD.

One must take a healthy diet and consume vitamin, mineral, and nutrient-rich foods.

1. Omega-3-rich foods

Walnuts, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, seaweeds, and algae are vegetarian foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

2. Fortified food (probiotics)

The best drink rich in gut bacteria is “YAKULT,” as everyone is familiar  with the name, which promotes LAB ( lactic acid bacteria) in the gut.

3. Refined grains

the refined grains that are enriched in  potatoes, white rice, oatmeal, and cornmeal.

4. Drink plenty of fluids

As discussed above, diarrhea leads to dehydration. So take fluids regularly, which may help in proper digestion, and toxin is also excreted.

5. Cooked vegetables

Eat boiled or cooked veggies without skin. Peel the outer skin and eat the inner part of cucumbers, carrots, beet roots, asparagus tips, and some watery fruits as well.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda has the best herbal remedies. It focuses on natural herbs that are extracted from plants. This disease is associated with the Purishavaha srotas, which means all the excretions made throughout the body, especially the solid waste. This may absorb liquid, glucose, and minerals produced by the faeces. It excretes heavy metals. And it has a major role in nourishing Ashti Dhattu. In Ayurveda, raktatisara, which is a type of hemorrhagic diarrhoea that shares certain symptoms with UC, is mentioned as an above-stage stage of pittatisara. Pittaja grahani shows symptoms that bear resemblance to collitis. Ayurveda described various treatments for the management of UC, such as yoga sana, herbal supplements, herbal therapies, and meditation. Many of the doctors have studied the patients who live in OPD, and through these studies, they found many strange kriyas and doshas. The symptoms are so complicated in the beginning, so every individual is proceeding towards Ayurvedic treatments. For ulcerative colitis, Planet Ayurveda offers the best Herbo – Mineral UC Pack, which contains specified mineral compositions that show beneficial effects. These herbal formulations are made from natural herbs and contain no artificial preservatives. These are completely vegetative formulations. These herbs have specific explanations in ancient Ayurvedic literature; they have no side effects and were developed by MD Ayurveda experts.

The Planet Ayurveda Herbo – Mineral UC Pack consists the following products, as discussed below

Product Items

  1. Praval panchamrit
  2. Kamdudha Ras (Moti yukt)
  3. Chandrakala Ras
  4. Kutajghan Vati
  5. Atisaran Mukti
  6. Heart Burn capsules
  7. Acido plan syrup
  8. Diarho plan syrup
  9. Vatsakadi Churna


Herbo-mineral Uc Pack

Product Description

1. Praval Panchmrit

This herbal drug is available in tablet form. This relieves stomach ulcers, indigestion, burping, and bloating. It is also effective in the prevention of gastro-intestinal disorders. Panchamrit rasa’s ingredients include pearl bhasma (mukti bhasma), conch shell, pearl coral bhasma, albhasma, and calotropis procera (arka latex). These are the main herbs present. Praval is basically a combination of Agni Deepak and Pittashamak.

Dosage : Take two tablets twice a day with plain water, after meals.

2. Kamdudha Ras (Moti Yukt)

It comes in tablet form. Kamdudha ras contains the following key ingredients: Mukta pishti, Praval pishti, Shukti pishti, Kapardak bhasma, Shankh bhasma, Shuddha sonageru, and Giloy Satva. Kamdudha is primarily used to treat bleeding disorders and gastritis. This is primarily used to treat female disorders such as leucorrhea.

Dosage : 1 tablet twice daily with plain water, after meals.

3. Chandrakala Ras

Chandrakala Ras comes in tablet form, and its main ingredients are cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), camphor
(Cinnamomum camphora), amla (Emblica officinalis), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), silk cotton tree (Bombax malabricum), purified and processed mercury, and Tin Bhasma. Iron Bhasma, guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), and honey. This also addresses the complications of bleeding. This ras balances the pitta, vata, and dosha.
Dosage : Take two tablets twice a day, with plain water, after meals.

4. Kutajghan vati

This is in tablet form and contains the herb Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica). This vati suppresses diarrhoea by increasing digestive fire. Because of its absorbent and astringent properties, this thickens the stool and controls water loss.
Dosage : 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Atisaran Mukti Capsules

These are in capsule form. A variety of herbs and their parts, such as bark, fruit, seeds, tubers, and fruit peels, are used. Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Bilwa (Aegle marmelos)(Foeniculum vulgare), Dhaniya (Coriandrum sativum), Nagarmotha (Cyperus scariosus), Anar (Punica granatum), Chhoti elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), and Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans) are the ingredients present in this herbal medicine. This will regulate bowel movement, aid digestion, and improve gut health.
Dosage : Take one capsule per day with plain water after meals.

6. Vatsakadi Churna

The best churan for digestion consists of pure herbs like kutaz (Holarrhena antidysenterica), bilva (Aegle marmelos), saunf, jaiphal (Myristica fragrans), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), Anar (Punica granatum), and Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus).
Dosage : 1 teaspoon twice daily with plain water.

7. Acido plan Syrup

This helps to reduce the agni (digestive fire) of the stomach, also known as stomach burn. Contains the natural ingredients that trigger its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Ingredients in Acido plan syrup are; patola (Trichosanthes dioica), sajjikshar (Soda-bi-carb), Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), triphala (Terminalia chebula, T. bellirica, Emblica officinalis), kokum (Garcinia cambogia), Pitta papada (Fumaria indica), and shatavari (Asparagus racemosus).
Dosage : Take 2 teaspoons twice daily with plain water after meals.

8. Diarho plan syrup

This syrup is intended to strengthen the digestive system. Ingredients of Diarho plan syrup include Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum), Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), dadima (Punica granatum), Dhatki (Woodfordia fruticosa), Avartani (Helicteres isora), saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), and sugar free syrup. This diarrhoea syrup from Planet Ayurveda soothes the Pitta dosha while gently igniting the digestive fire, or agni.
Dosage: Take 2 teaspoons twice daily with plain water after meals.

9. Heart Burn Capsules

The heart burn capsules of Planet Ayurveda are made with Praval pishti (coral calcium), Akkik pishti (agate calcium), Mukta pishti (pearl calcium), the stem extract of Giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia), and a few ayurvedic calcium compounds like Jahar mohra pishti and Kamdudha ras. It basically provides relief from acidity, removes toxins from the body, and also neutralises the acid in the stomach.

Dosage : Take one capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

UC cannot be compared to any specific condition described in the Ayurveda Samhita. This disease can cause symptoms such as agni (digestive fire), Rakta Atisara, and Pittatisara. These terms have similarities to ulcerative colitis. And in Ayurveda, agni is the primary component that regulates all metabolic activities in the body. Ulcerative colitis is an idiopathic, chronic inflammatory disease of the colon mucosa. It begins in the rectum and gradually spreads to other areas of the colon. Doctors are usually unable to determine its cause. It has common symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose. If a patient notices bleeding in his stools or during urine pass out, he should consult his doctor and take the prescribed medications. Although modern science has created numerous antibiotics to treat UC,. However, this disease may not be completely cured, putting the patient at risk of developing it again. The root cause is unknown. This herb-care pack contains all of the significant herbs. and gives excellent results. It contains nine herbal supplements that are beneficial for gastrointestinal disorders. With these, you must eat a nutritious diet. Avoid eating junk food outside during your Ayurvedic treatment.

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What Is Parpati Chikitsa?-How Parpati Chikitsa Is Effective In Ulcerative Colitis?

Abstract

Parpati is a steady and prestigious preparation in the Ras Shastra especially used in the management of Grahani Roga. The parpati is the murchita variety which means a swooning variety that attains vyadhi harana properties (property of destroying the disease). Grahani as per Ayurveda is termed as the seat of digestive fire that is helpful in regulating the metabolism and digestion of the food. If there is vitiation of agni directly there is disturbance in digestion and metabolism which further leads to various grahani roga. In this article we will study about parpati kalpana (method of preparing parpati), why it is effective in grahani roga and how parpati chikitsa is effective in ulcerative colitis.

INTRODUCTION

In rasayan kalp parpati is considered as one of the important remedies. Parpati is the remedy prepared in flakes form by mixing parada and gandhak alone or with some other herbs or minerals, then all these are treated with agni sanskar (heating process). It is mainly effective for the diseases associated with GI Tract. Its major benefit is in grahani vikara due to the fact it gets absorbed only in the intestines. Further we will discuss its method of preparation, pathya sevan while administrating parpati, apathya while consuming parpati and various other facts about parpati.

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PARPATI KALPANA

DEFINITION

When the kajli is melted on a mild temperature and converted into thick flakes by pressing it on a plain leaf platform, the shape in which it is converted is regarded as parpati.

CLASSIFICATION OF PARPATI KALPANA

Parpati kalpa is divided into sagandha and nirgandha parpati which further has subdivisions. Sagandha means prepared with gandhak and nirgandha is prepared without gandhak so is given to those in which gandhak is not suitable. In sagandha there are subdivisions such as only kajjali (samguna, dviguna, triguna and shadguna), kajjali + Dhatu (such as loha parpati, panchamrit parpati), kajjli + herbal drugs (like kutaj parpati). As we know nirgandha parpati is prepared without gandhaka and its example is Shweta parpati.

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF PARPATI

  1. Take a utensil of iron smeared with ghrita, put kajjali into it and heat it on a mild flame till it gets liquified.
  2. When the liquified kajjali turns shiny black and little fumes are observed then it is to be poured over the platform prepared by fresh cow dung. Cover it with two plantain leaves on and on simultaneously.
  3. Now press it with the help of potalli prepared by the fresh gomaya (cow dung) which is covered with the kadli patra (Banana leaf).
  4. With this kajjali spreads out uniformly and is converted into thin flakes and known as parpati.

PARPATI PAKA PREEKSHA

On the basis of heat provided to kajjali while preparing parpati from it, parpati paka is of three types that we are mentioning below:

  1. Mridhu paka: In mridhu paka the colour of parpati will be mayura chandrika (tortoise colour), it bends easily and remains soft. The chemical bonding of parada and gandhaka is not really formed properly.
  2. Madhyam paka: In this paka the colour of parpati will be taila varna (oil colour), it is shiny black, crispy and easily breaks while it produces the crackling sound. Its broken edges are silvery white in colour. The chemical bonding of parada and gandhaka is proper, that’s why  it possesses miraculous medicinal properties.
  3. Khara paka: The colour of kajjali in khar paka is reddish colour which is coarse and dry in nature. This type of kajjali should be discarded as it is poisonous  and  burns out excessively and converted into carbon.

PROPERTIES OF PARPATI

Generally parpati is dark in colour, appearance is flake like and glittery and easily breakable. To preserve the potency of parpati it should be kept in airtight glass bottles. It increases appetite, strength and lustre. It is beneficial in strengthening the intestines and regulating the movement of intestines. Due to these benefits parpati is mainly used in grahani vikara (diseases of intestines basically).

IMPORTANCE OF COW-DUNG IN PREPARATION OF PARPATI

Parpati plays an important role in alleviating various diseases that are caused due to pitta janya rog and mandagni such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, etc. As we read in the method of preparation of parpati that parada and gandhaka both are processed with vanaspati  dravayas. Beside this one interesting fact is the use of fresh cow-dung while preparing parpati which contains large amounts of cow’s bile with some other bilious products. While preparing parpati these products get absorbed by the heat into the kajjali, the biliary products that are absorbed helps in regulating the bile related and pitta dosha related disorders in human beings. This is the fact why parpati has tremendous use in vikara (diseases) associated with pitta dosha and mandagni.

THERAPEUTIC ASPECT OF PARPATI

  • It is beneficial in alleviating all the disorders in any age from childhood to old age.
  • As per chakrapani datta all the rasa parpati are beneficial for alleviating diseases such as kshaya, grahani, ajirna and arsha.
  • According to Rastrangani the parpati is effective in various disorders such as arsha, grahani, kamala, kshaya, pandu, bhasmaka, atisara, kushta, amavata, amlapitta and also it is vrishya in nature.

DOSAGE AND USAGE OF PARPATI

The usage of parpati is in two types: Samanya prayoga and Kalpa prayoga. Let us know in brief about both the types. First one is Smanya prayoga– in smanya prayoga parpati is given in amounts of 1-2 ratti by mixing it with hingu and jeerak in the divided doses. In this type of administration dietary recommendations are not important. The second way of administrating parpati is vardhamana or kalpa prayoga: In this type the dosage is given in small amounts and then further on increases.

We have to start with the dosage of 2 ratti (250 mg) and then slowly increase it to 10 ratti (1250 mg). As per Chakrapani the dosage is 2 ratti in starting and it will be increased upto 12 ratti (1500 mg). Generally the kalpa paryoga of parpati is given as starting with 250 mg and will be increased by 1-1 ratti upto 1250 mg. This dosage is continued till the disease is not managed and then reduced by 125-125 mg per day till it reduces to 250 mg per day and then stops the administration.

USE OF VARIOUS PARPATI IN VARIOUS DISEASES WITH DIFFERENT ANUPANA

  • Unmada: Go ghrita (Cow’s ghee) and Rasna mool churna
  • Apasmar: Trikatu churna and Brahmi swaras
  • Kasa: Trikatu Churna
  • Sangrahani: Hingu churna and Shweta jeerak
  • Pandu with shotha: Guggul churna
  • Vataj Jwara: Dashmool kwath
  • Udara shoola: Errand beej tel (Castor seed oil)
  • Kushtha: Bakuchi, nimba panhang and Bhringraj churna 

All the above information is basically for Parpati Kalpana, now we will discuss how parpati chikitsa is beneficial for Ulcerative Colitis patients. So let’s have a look!!!!

HOW PARPATI CHIKITSA IS EFFECTIVE IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS?

Before studying the effectiveness of Parpati chikitsa in case of Ulcerative Colitis let us take a brief view on Ulcerative Colitis. Ulcerative Colitis is one of the autoimmune conditions in which there is inflammation and later on ulceration in the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum. The exact cause of UC is unknown although the main cause of UC is compromised immune system in which the body’s own immune system attacks the lining of its own colon and rectum.

This results in symptoms such as diarrhoea with blood and pus, rectal pain, abdominal pain and cramps, urgency to defecation, weight loss, fever, etc. According to ayurveda it is correlated to rakta atisara. This condition is caused when a patient of pittaj atisara used to follow a diet and regimen that can cause aggravation of pitta dosha and vitiates the rakta dhatu. The symptoms associated with rakta atisara are rakta yukta mal (blood in stools), trishna (excessive thirst), shool (pain in abdomen and rectum), daha (burning sensation) and the symptoms of gudha paak (ulcerations in the anal region). To reduce these symptoms there is a great role of parpati chikitsa in it, so have a look!!!!!

Various Parpati useful in the management of Ulcerative Colitis

As we read earlier, Parpati plays an important role in regulating the intestinal movements and maintaining digestive health. So in the case of UC there are also associated symptoms with intestines so what other than Parpati is better for it. Let us see various Parpatis that are used in Ulcerative Colitis are:

1. Kutaj Parpati

Kutaj parpati is a classical ayurvedic formulation which consists of kutaj as the main ingredient. It consists of various properties such as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, immunomodulatory, anthelmintic, diuretic and aphrodisiac. Kutaj has been used for gastrointestinal motility disorders since ancient times and the parpati prepared from it made it more effective due to the benefits of parpati included in it. It is a wonderful remedy for atisaar (diarrhoea) and udar shoola (abdominal pain). It mainly pacifies pitta dosha and helps in promoting digestion and absorption of food. As we know that in Ulcerative Colitis there is a vitiation of pitta and raka dosha, so by aalveiting these dosha kutaj parpati miraculously decrease these symptoms.

2.Panchamrit Parpati

Panchamrit Parpati as the name suggests it includes five ingredients such as shuddha gandhaka (purified sulphur), shuddha parada (purified mercury), loha bhasma (calyx of iron), abhrak bhasma (calyx of mica) and tamra bhasma (calyx of copper). It pacifies tridosha and is useful in the treatment of various conditions such as malabsorption syndrome, vomiting, haemorrhoids, bleeding disorders, etc.

The main feature of Parpati is that it gets absorbed in the intestines only so as in ulcerative colitis there is a need to reduce ulceration and inflammation in the intestines. On the other side the ingredients used in panchamrit parpati it possess properties that helps in deepana (induces digestive fire) which by alleviating mandagni improves digestion and reduces various symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis such as indigestion, loss of appetite, loose motions, etc.

3. Bol parpati

This is a classical ayurvedic formulation used in various bleeding disorders due to its astringent properties. It consists of ingredients such as Shuddha Gandhaka (Purified sulphur), Shuddha Parada (Purified Mercury) and bola (Commiphora myrrha). In this kajjali mix with bola possesses properties such as tikta (bitter), katu (pungent) and kshaya (astringent) and mainly pacifies pitta and kapha dosha. The benefits of bola which helps in managing Ulcerative colitis are pachana (digestive) and deepana (improves digestive strength) also it is mainly indicated in raktaj vikara. So with these properties when the properties of parpati associates then this remedy shows miraculous results in reducing the bleeding in case of Ulcerative Colitis.

CONCLUSION

Parpati chikitsa involves the management of disease with the help of parpati. Parpati is prepared by melting kajjali on a mild temperature and converted into thick flakes by pressing it on a plain leaf platform, the shape in which it is converted is regarded as parpati. It is beneficial in strengthening the intestines and regulating the movement of intestines. Due to these benefits parpati is mainly used in grahani vikara which involves various GI tract disorders associated with mandagni (low digestive disorder). Due to these mentioned facts parpati chikitsa plays an important role in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) patients that we have discussed in this article. Mainly kutaj parpati, bol parpati and panchamrit parpati are used in the management of UC. So you can also use parpati chikitsa if you have any of the disorders associated with pitta dosha and mandagni under the advice of M.D. Ayurveda Doctors.